Publications by authors named "Leanda C Livesey"

Background: Lung surfactant function and composition are varied and adapted to the specific respiratory physiology of all mammalian species.

Hypothesis: Lung surfactant function and composition are different in neonatal foals as compared to adult horses.

Animals: Six adult horses, 7 term foals (<24 hours old), and 4 premature foals were used.

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This article provides an overview of meningitis and encephalomyelitis in horses, including diagnostic tests, treatment developments, and preventative measures reported in the equine and human medical literature of the past few years.

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